The final cuts of the season
When autumn arrives, it might seem like you can put the mower away. But October is actually an important time for lawn care. Continue mowing as long as the grass is growing. Even though growth slows, the grass still gets…
Squeezing the last blooms from your garden
As October arrives, gardeners often balance enjoying late-season blooms with preparing for winter. Deadheading, particularly for equatorial plants like dahlias, helps extend the season. As days get shorter and nights become cooler, plants start to slow down. However, if you…
Get ahead on digging
October usually signals the end of the gardening season, but it can be a great time to get a head start if you want to refresh your garden. Whether you plan to replant this winter or get ready for spring,…
Make you own leaf mould
Autumn gives us a fantastic gift often overlooked by gardeners: fallen leaves. Instead of raking them onto the compost pile or, worse, bagging them for disposal, gather as many as you can find. These are the raw ingredients for leaf…
Time to plant hellebores to brighten those dull winter days
October is a great time to plant hellebores. These plants have delicate flowers and evergreen leaves, making them a lovely choice for garden borders. They add colour and life when most other plants are dormant. Planting hellebores now gives them…
Provide drinking water for wildlife
Providing fresh water in your garden is one of the simplest and most important tasks you can do as autumn arrives. While summer’s heat may fade, dry spells are still possible, and natural water sources, such as puddles, often become…
What to do in October
October in the easy-care garden is all about a final tidy-up and getting ahead for next year, but without the hard labour. Instead of a full-scale clear out, focus on what’s essential. Raking leaves off the lawn is a key…
The secret to a rejuvenated autumn lawn
Summer is over, but now is the best time to give your lawn some care. Even healthy-looking grass benefits from autumn effort, resulting in a vibrant spring lawn. The key? Aeration. Aerating your lawn means making small holes in the…
Harvesting your apple crop
As summer ends, apple trees are full of fruit ready to pick. If you have your own tree, learning the right time and way to harvest will help you enjoy the best apples. You should inspect your apples at least…
Mowing after a searing summer
Summer’s heat and drought can leave lawns scorched and stressed. As temperatures drop and autumn nears, it’s tempting to immediately revive your green space. However, the first mow after summer demands extra care. Recovery depends on mowing wisely, not just…